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Hotel Information: Set among ponds, natural foliage, and sand, this 7-hectare (18-acre) environmental-friendly resort includes seafoam-green paint allowed to acquire a weathered patina, unfinished-wood sunning decks and walkways, natural-rattan furniture, and naturalistic gardens. The Couples Negril welcomes couples age 18 or older.

Amenity highlights: Featuring hammocks strung from seagrape and palm trees, the resort's beachfront comprises 914 meters (1,000 yards) of nearly white sand. The beach extends three km (two miles) around semicircular Bloody Bay, whose waters remain calm during most weather conditions. The resort includes a designated nude section, protected by privacy hedges and a fence. A 46-meter (150-foot) pool with a six-person spa tub at each end includes a central infinity edge over which the pool's water flows into a smaller pool with swim-up bar below.

Insider tip: Small vendors often set up on the beach around Bloody Bay and sell items such as handcrafts, jewelry, and sarongs.

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this Negril resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

An open-air lobby with green-tiled floor and soft green accents is brightened by silk tapestries painted by a Jamaican artist and furnished with red-cushioned, rattan seating and two-person swings that overlook the pool below. During check-in at Couples Negril All Inclusive, guests can relax on thickly cushioned daybeds, sip champagne, and cool off with chilled towels.

Birdsong can be heard in the tranquil, secluded section at one end of the resort where a wood deck overlooks natural ponds that are home to turtles and koi. A thatched-roof spa and beauty salon are located here. The spa has six treatment rooms (two for couples) with louvered walls and offers massage, body wraps and scrubs, facials, and reflexology. The air-conditioned beauty salon offers waxing, hair braiding, and hair and nail care. A nearby boardwalk leads to the beach.

An air-conditioned fitness center features cardio machines, weight machines/free weights, and a workout studio for classes such as aerobics, yoga, and couples-massage lessons. An air-conditioned games room contains chess/checkers, table tennis, and billiards tables, a jukebox, television, and eight slot machines (surcharge for tokens).

An on-site Internet cafe with seven computers provide wireless Internet access; wireless Internet access is also available in the piano bar. A gift shop sells sundries, snack foods, liquor, and resort and beachwear.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swim-up bar
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Full-service health spa
• Airport transportation (complimentary)
• Concierge desk
• Billiards
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours) breakfast only
• Bar/lounge
• Parking (free)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Parking (secure)
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless
• Business services

• Number of rooms: 234
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Currency exchange
• Tour assistance
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Laundry facilities
• Dry cleaning service
• Arcade/game room
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Umbrella
• Wedding services
• Caters to couples

Room Descriptions

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Couples Negril offers 234 guestrooms in nine three-story seafoam-green buildings with white railings (no elevators). Rooms feature balconies or patios furnished with rattan chairs and cocktail tables. Ceiling fans, radio/CD players, and televisions offering U.S. channels are standard.

Decor includes white ceilings, white walls and tile floors, mahogany-stained crown molding, straw floor mats, round bronze mirrors, rattan nightstands, scarlet-cushioned reading chairs, and candle holders on walls. King beds feature yellow cotton comforters and lounging pillows. Silk tapestries painted by a Jamaican artist hang on the wall above the headboards.

Continental room service breakfast and 24-hour room service are also available.

Room Features

• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• CD player
• Balcony
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Coffee/tea maker

• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Shower/tub combination
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Smoking rooms

Area Attractions

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville - 5 km (3 miles)
Times Square Shopping Mall - 7 km (4.5 miles)
Negril River - 8.5 km (5 miles)
Crafts Market - 8.5 km (5 miles)
Downtown Negril - 8.5 km (5 miles)
Pirates Cave (cliff jumping, dancing) - 11.5 km (7 miles)
Negril Lighthouse - 12 km (7.5 miles)
Negril Hills Golf Club - 14 km (9 miles)
Negril Royal Palm Reserve - 23.5 km (15 miles)
Mayfield Falls - 64 km (40 miles)
Appleton Rum Factory - 80 km (50 miles)

Montego Bay/Donald Sangster International Airport (MBJ): Approximate driving time to the Couples Negril All Inclusive is 80 minutes and distance is 73 km (45.5 miles).

Driving directions from Montego Bay/Donald Sangster International Airport: Take Hwy A1 west and follow highway signs toward Negril. The resort is on the right at the beginning of the hotel zone.

Getting there: The resort provides complimentary airport transfers. Airport greeters direct arriving guests to the Couples Resorts desk outside the baggage claim area, where clerks arrange van transport to the resort. Otherwise, buses (US$16–$25) and taxis (US$36–$75) to Couples Negril All Inclusive are also available. All prices are subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Taxi fare to Negril is normally US$16–$25 but all fares should be negotiated before beginning any trip. Prices are subject to change without notice. Although rental cars are available online, few visitors rent cars unless they are comfortable driving British-style (on the left).

Activities

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

The beachfront is 914 meters (1,000 yards) of fine, nearly white sand; guests often stroll the entire beach for three km (two miles) around semicircular Bloody Bay. Waters within the bay remain calm in most weather conditions. The resort beach includes a designated nude sunbathing section. A large pool 46 meters long (150 feet) with a six-person spa tub at each end offers freshwater swimming.

Couples Negril not only offers popular non-motorized water sports such as kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and snorkeling, it also includes the more unusual amenities of water skiing and resort-course scuba diving instruction and trips. Full scuba diving certification courses, night dives, and advanced dives are available (surcharges). Independent operators on the beach charge for personal watercraft and parasailing.

Four tennis courts (two lighted) are available and a certified pro instructor is on hand to help with technique. An air-conditioned fitness center includes a studio for classes such as aerobics, yoga, and couples-massage lessons. Roundtrip transportation and greens fees at Negril Hills Golf Club, 9 km (6 miles) away, is provided (clubs, carts, and mandatory caddy not included).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Boating nearby
• Swimming on site
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Rowing or canoeing on site
• Kayaking on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Water skiing on site

• Windsurfing on site
• Aerobics on site
• Volleyball on site
• Basketball on site
• Tennis on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Scooter/Moped Rentals nearby
• Parasailing nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Fishing nearby

Restaurants & Bars

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Cassava Terrace - Expansive, open-air restaurant under high beamed ceiling. Natural-rattan chairs with red cushions, scarlet lanterns, turquoise flooring. Breakfast, lunch buffets daily. A la carte dinner service four nights weekly and theme dinner buffets other nights. Live band and cabaret performer nightly. Dress code: Dress shorts or long pants.

Sample menu for Cassava Terrace

Sample menu for Cassava Terrace
Appetizers:

• Mini Spring Roll of Garlic Shrimp and Artichoke
• Roulade of Wild Duck
• Calalloo-Seafood Fritter
  Main courses:
• Medallion of Swordfish
• Oven-roasted Leg of Lamb
• Cajun-spiced Turkey Breast

The Otaheite Restaurant - Air-conditioned dining with natural-rattan chairs and scarlet cushions. Plush booths or chairs, white linens, oil lamps, local art. Open for dinner six nights a week. Caribbean/Jamaican cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants, collared shirt, closed-toe shoes (no athletic shoes) for men.

Sample menu for Otaheite

Sample menu for Otaheite
Appetizers:

• Blue Mountain Coffee Smoked Duck Breast
• Nut Crusted Crab and Cherve Cakes
• Crispy Fried Jamaican Sushi
  Main courses:
• Grilled Caribbean Seafood Skewer
• Island Spiced Beef Tenderloin
• Mille Feuille of Calalloo
  Desserts:
• Tangy Lime Parfait
• Triple Chocolate Rum Fudge
• Cinnammon Panna Cotta

Beach Grill - Casual open-air spot set near the beach. Open as The Beach Grill during day for burgers, jerk chicken, and other snack foods. Open as Heliconia for à la carte dinner menu of pasta, Mediterranean specialties, grilled items.

Sample menu for Beach Grill-Heliconia

Sample menu for Beach Grill/Heliconia
Appetizers:

• Antipasti buffet selections
• Zuppa di Ceci e timo
• Salad with Goat Cheese, Apples, Nuts
  Main courses:
• Rigatoni Puttanesca
• Chicken Scallops in Spicy sauce
• Grilled Skewers of Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels
  Desserts:
• Ricotta Cheese Pie
• Tiramisu
• Panna Cotta with Passion Coulis

Piano Bar - Close to the lobby with a beamed ceiling, leopard-print seating. Evening piano, singalong, and karaoke, with disco dancing two nights weekly. Remains open until the last couple leaves.

Main bar - Located in Cassava Terrace, this bar serves drinks for the first half of the afternoon, then re-opens for the evening.

Swim-up pool bar - Open from mid-morning until the dinner period.

Beach Bar - Located at the Beach Grill and open from mid-morning until midnight.

Location

Bloody Bay

Negril,

Jamaica

Nearest major airport:

Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ-Sangster Intl.)

Important Information

The resort accepts only couples, ages 18 or older.

At time of booking, guests must provide flight arrival and departure times.

The resort has a no-tipping policy; however, tips are customary outside of the resort for help received from people including baggage handlers, taxi drivers, and golf caddies.

Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon